The Southeastern Conference Preseason Media Poll was released on Friday, the day after Media Days wrapped up in Dallas, and the Longhorns find themselves in a favorable spot in the poll. Texas was predicted to finish second as they play their debut season in the SEC, with the Georgia Bulldogs taking the top spot. The two teams are also predicted to face each other in the SEC Championship Game, scheduled for December 7 in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
SEC Preseason Media Poll (with point totals)
| School | Points |
| Georgia | 3330 |
| Texas | 3041 |
| Alabama | 2891 |
| Ole Miss | 2783 |
| LSU | 2322 |
| Missouri | 2240 |
| Tennessee | 2168 |
| Oklahoma | 2022 |
| Texas A&M | 1684 |
| Auburn | 1382 |
| Kentucky | 1371 |
| Florida | 1146 |
| South Carolina | 923 |
| Arkansas | 749 |
| Mississippi State | 623 |
| Vanderbilt | 293 |
Predicted SEC Champion (with point totals)
| School | Points |
| Georgia | 165 |
| Texas | 27 |
| Alabama | 12 |
| Ole Miss | 4 |
| Vanderbilt | 2 |
| LSU | 2 |
| South Carolina | 1 |
